Satellite L10-333: Display stays black until I tap the edge of the screen

I have a Satellite L10-333 which is about 3 years old, it has suddenly began to have screen problems.
It started with a white screen instead of the normal one, and a black line all the way down the middle.
Now when I turn the pc on, the screen stays black and dead until I tap the edge of the screen and when the screen comes to life, I have to hold and press a certain part of the lid so the screen stays on...
Does someone know what the problem is??
I thought it could be a loose wire or connection.
Does anyone else have or had this problem?
Thanks for your help..

I agree with you. It must be some contact problem. In my opinion it is not important if someone else has this problem too and you must find solution as soon as possible.
The notebook must be disassembled and the screen connection must be checked. Now is the question what to do. Can you check it alone or you need professional help?

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